Beer Bratwursts

Fresh, meaty brats cooked in lager will set a celebratory tone for your Super Bowl feast. Top them off with bell pepper relish and smoky beer cheese — a combination of sharp cheddar, smoked Gouda, hot sauce and, of course, more lager.

Beef Sliders for a Crowd

This recipe redefines sliders with its easy press-in-a-pan method for forming and cooking individual patties. When building your sliders, take a cue from the classic burger joints: onions on the bottom, beef on the top. You can prepare the meat mixture on the cookie sheet a few hours ahead, refrigerate and cook just before serving.

California Turkey Chili

Football and hearty chili go hand-in-hand. Try Giada's spicy turkey and cannellini bean version and serve with a side of her simple quinoa and pine nut rice pilaf. The fluffy quinoa will help to soak up the savory chili broth.

Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Breasts

Boneless skinless chicken breasts stay moist and flavorful when wrapped in bacon and roasted. Plus, a filling of cream cheese flavored with onions, garlic and Worcestershire sauce infuses the meat with even more flavor from the inside.

Cheeseburger Pizza

As in a classic diner cheeseburger, mustard tops the ground beef in this pizza, which bubbles with melted American cheese, fresh red onion and dill pickles. Serve it with shredded lettuce on the side to complete the burger experience and make this a "one-crust" meal that comes to the table in an hour flat.

Slow-Cooker Chicken Thighs

Soy sauce, honey, garlic and ginger (along with the natural juices of the chicken) become an irresistible sauce to serve over chicken thighs and rice. If you like a thicker sauce, simply add cornstarch at the end and cook a little longer.

Chicago Italian Beef (Pot Roast Style)

Jeff cooks boneless beef chuck eye roast until it's tender in a Dutch oven. For the sandwiches, place the beef on a roll with sweet peppers and Homemade Hot Giardiniera. Take the whole sandwich and quickly dunk in hot jus.

Aaron McCargo, Jr.'s Steak Fajita Chili

Aaron sears flavor into his short ribs and then braises them until they’re tender. Bell peppers, onions, beans and a smart set of spices complete the dish. Garnish the chili with guacamole, sour cream, cheese and fried tortilla strips for a little something extra.

Melissa d'Arabian's White Chili With Quick-Roasted Garlic

Twelve cloves of garlic may seem like a lot, but roasting makes them tender and sweet and is the perfect base for Melissa’s white chili; navy beans, spinach and shredded chicken are flavorful and filling.

Red Beef Chili

Bobby Flay brings his signature heat to this chili with layers of rich, spicy flavors. The onions and chiles are sauteed in reduced beer and chocolate, and maple syrup is stirred in at the end for sweetness. A dollop of toasted cumin crema on top adds a cool, creamy finish to this red-hot dish.

Pizza Dough

Bobby's pizza dough is great to have on hand when hosting a Super Bowl party. Make game-day preparations easier on yourself by forming the dough the night before — that way, you can focus on the pizza toppings instead.

Cajun Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork

Start your slow cooker in the morning so that the pork will be melt-in-your-mouth tender by the start of the first quarter. Make hosting easier by setting out buns, potato chips and toppings — that way, guests can assemble their own sandwiches.

Braised Beans

In a Dutch oven, bring water, cannellini beans, smashed garlic cloves and fresh sage leaves to a boil before allowing the ingredients to simmer. That way, the earthy and aromatic flavors of the garlic and sage really come through in the finished dish.